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Article: ARSOFU: KEEPING THE FORCE CONNECTED

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July 1, 2008
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The John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, or SWCS, is harnessing Web-based technology to keep its Soldiers in the know, even if they are sitting on a hilltop halfway around the world.

ARSOFU is a Web portal designed specifically for Army special-operations Soldiers. Currently there are more than 15,000 members. The site is geared toward sustaining Soldiers whether they are deployed down range or training in garrison. It's a collaborative site that offers everything from current news to lessons learned to language sustainment and downloads to forums. By utilizing the site through their AKO signin, Soldiers can have a wealth of information in their hands.

The site has a myriad of ...

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